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Pterygota Collection (page 5)

Pterygota, the diverse and captivating world of insects, never ceases to amaze us

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common Lime Butterfly or Citrus Swallowtail -Papilio demoleus-, tropical butterfly, Australia

Common Lime Butterfly or Citrus Swallowtail -Papilio demoleus-, tropical butterfly, Australia

Background imagePterygota Collection: Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period

Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period
Meganeura was an insect dragonfly that lived in the Carboniferous Period of France and England

Background imagePterygota Collection: A large Meganeura dragonfly from the Carboniferous period

A large Meganeura dragonfly from the Carboniferous period
Meganeura was a large carnivorous dragonfly that lived in Europe during the Carboniferous Period

Background imagePterygota Collection: Close-up of a Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period

Close-up of a Meganeura insect from the Carboniferous Period
Close-up of a Meganeura insect dragonfly that lived in the Carboniferous Period of France and England

Background imagePterygota Collection: Black Darter or Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)

Black Darter or Black Meadowhawk (Sympetrum danae)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Ruby Tiger, Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

Ruby Tiger, Ruby Tiger Moth (Phragmatobia fuliginosa)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Locusts (Chorthippus montanus) mating

Locusts (Chorthippus montanus) mating

Background imagePterygota Collection: Blue Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), Asia

Blue Clipper (Parthenos sylvia), Asia

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), mating

Common Blue (Polyommatus icarus), mating

Background imagePterygota Collection: European Peacock (Inachis io) on an Eupatorium flower

European Peacock (Inachis io) on an Eupatorium flower

Background imagePterygota Collection: Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) on flowering Eupatorium

Small Tortoiseshell (Aglais urticae) on flowering Eupatorium

Background imagePterygota Collection: Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), sitting in a meadow

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), sitting in a meadow

Background imagePterygota Collection: Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), underside, sitting in a meadow

Swallowtail (Papilio machaon), underside, sitting in a meadow

Background imagePterygota Collection: Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

Background imagePterygota Collection: Fritillary (Melitaeini) with rain drop, macro

Fritillary (Melitaeini) with rain drop, macro

Background imagePterygota Collection: Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), macro

Six-spot Burnet (Zygaena filipendulae), macro

Background imagePterygota Collection: Fly (Phaonia spec. ) on wood, Germany, Europe

Fly (Phaonia spec. ) on wood, Germany, Europe
Fly (Phaonia spec.) on wood, Germany, Europe

Background imagePterygota Collection: Shadow of a dragonfly

Shadow of a dragonfly

Background imagePterygota Collection: Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea)

Marbled White butterfly (Melanargia galathea)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Alpine Heath (Coenonympha gardetta) on Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Alpine Heath (Coenonympha gardetta) on Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus fritillaries)

Safflower Skipper (Pyrgus fritillaries)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Slender Scotch Burnet moth (Zygaena loti or Lictoria Lotis), Seiser Alm, Dolomites, Alto Adige

Slender Scotch Burnet moth (Zygaena loti or Lictoria Lotis), Seiser Alm, Dolomites, Alto Adige, Italy, Europe

Background imagePterygota Collection: Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma)

Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Garden Chafer (Phyllopertha horticola) and a spinner moth on Fleece Flower (Polygonum affine)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Nickerls Fritillary (Melitaea aurelia)

Nickerls Fritillary (Melitaea aurelia)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Purple Burnet moth (Mesembrynus purpuralis)

Purple Burnet moth (Mesembrynus purpuralis)

Background imagePterygota Collection: European Map (Araschnia levana), summer phase

European Map (Araschnia levana), summer phase

Background imagePterygota Collection: Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) male

Black Darter (Sympetrum danae) male

Background imagePterygota Collection: Long-winged conehead (Conocephalus fuscus)

Long-winged conehead (Conocephalus fuscus)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Silver-studded Blue (Plebejus argus)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Old world swallowtail (Papilio machaon)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia), adult caterpillar feeding on a blackthorn leaf

Small Emperor Moth (Saturnia pavonia), adult caterpillar feeding on a blackthorn leaf

Background imagePterygota Collection: Thick-headed Fly (Sicus ferrugineus)

Thick-headed Fly (Sicus ferrugineus)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Dance Fly (Empis tessellata)

Dance Fly (Empis tessellata)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Manx Robber Fly (Machimus sp. )

Manx Robber Fly (Machimus sp. )
Manx Robber Fly (Machimus sp.)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Weavers Fritillary or Violet Fritillary (boloria dia), close-up

Weavers Fritillary or Violet Fritillary (boloria dia), close-up

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common Blues (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Common Blues (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Background imagePterygota Collection: Common Blue (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Common Blue (Lycaenidae) at sunrise

Background imagePterygota Collection: Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia)

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Bee-fly (Bombyliidae) on Ladys Smock (Cardamine pratensis)

Bee-fly (Bombyliidae) on Ladys Smock (Cardamine pratensis)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Freshly hatched Four-spotted Chaser (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Female White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)

Female White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta)

Migrant Hawker (Aeshna mixta)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Orange tiger (Salatura genutia)

Orange tiger (Salatura genutia)

Background imagePterygota Collection: Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Speckled wood (Pararge aegeria), Burren, Ireland, Europe

Background imagePterygota Collection: English plantain (Plantago lanceolata), blossom with a hover fly, Republic of Ireland, Europe

English plantain (Plantago lanceolata), blossom with a hover fly, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Background imagePterygota Collection: Pairing of Common Blue Damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) with parasitic mites, Bavaria, Germany

Pairing of Common Blue Damselflies (Enallagma cyathigerum) with parasitic mites, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Background imagePterygota Collection: Mating pair of Blue-tailed Damselflies (Ischnura elegans), Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Mating pair of Blue-tailed Damselflies (Ischnura elegans), Bavaria, Germany, Europe



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Pterygota, the diverse and captivating world of insects, never ceases to amaze us. From the elegant Red Admiral butterfly gracefully perched on a vibrant plant, basking in the warm sunlight, to the mesmerizing Sea green swallowtail butterfly fluttering its delicate wings with grace. Intriguingly disguised as an orchid blossom, we find the Malaysian Orchid Mantis in two stunning color morphs - one pink and another white. Originating from Malaysia but now captive beauties, they effortlessly blend into their surroundings while patiently awaiting their unsuspecting prey. The RF - Devils flower mantis proudly displays its striking appearance. A male specimen hailing from Africa showcases its unique features that make it stand out among other mantises. Moving onto a different order of insects, we encounter the Tropical shield mantis from Canande in Esmeraldas. Possibly belonging to C. Rhombicollis species, this remarkable creature showcases intricate patterns on its body that perfectly match its lush environment. A moment of tranquility is captured as we witness a Beautiful demoiselle damselfly resting peacefully by a pond in Peerdsbos, Brasschaat (Belgium). Its vibrant colors shimmer under sunlight as it adds beauty to nature's canvas. The Glasswinged butterfly delicately lands on a blue flower at Mainau island (Baden-Wuerttemberg), Germany. This enchanting creature seems almost ethereal with transparent wings that allow us glimpses into its magical world. Peering over an Oxeye daisy is none other than the White-legged damselfly - Platycnemis pennipes. With keen eyes and slender legs poised for flight, it captures our attention amidst blooming meadows. A Lacewing of Cethosia genus indulges itself by sipping nectar from a flower in Siem Reap (Cambodia). The delicate balance between fragility and strength is evident in this mesmerizing creature.